Divergent Fishing Charters (VA) 

4.9/5 (17 reviews)
 Crafton Quarter Road 1220, Saluda, VA 23149, United States

Divergent Fishing Charters (VA) 

Saluda, VA, United States
26 ft
4
4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Based out of Saluda, Virginia, Divergent Fishing Charters offers fun and enjoyable fishing trips in the Northern Neck Region, serving Lancaster, Middlesex, and Gloucester Counties. You and Captain Doug Goodman will be exploring rivers, inshore, and nearshore waters and have fun as you chase various fish species that roam these waters. The captain can pick you up and return you to Grey's Point and Beth Page Campground at your request. Come aboard and have a memorable time on the water with Divergent Fishing Charters!

You'll start your trip on a 26' Pathfinder bay boat that can accommodate up to 4 anglers. It's powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine and uses GSP, a fishfinder, radio, as well as a radar for safe and fast navigation. The boat's got a flybridge, wireless trolling motor, and an ice-box. The onboard fishing gear includes a fighting chair, livewell, as well as outriggers. Aboard will also be a first mate to give you any assistance you may need.

You can fish the beautiful Rappahannock River, Chesapeake Bay, as well as go nearshore and experience the Atlantic Ocean. The species you'll target include Cobia, Atlantic Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Whiting, and Black Drum. In order to catch them, you can troll, bottom fish, spin, jig, and pop, using light and heavy tackle. You're free to keep all the fish you catch as well as to bring along kids on your trip.

The captain will supply you with the tackle, live bait, fishing license, and will also clean and fillet your catch.

Come to Saluda and create lovely memories on the water together with Divergent Fishing Charters.

Based out of Saluda, Virginia, Divergent Fishing Charters offers fun and enjoyable fishing trips in the Northern Neck Region, serving Lancaster, Middlesex, and Gloucester Counties. You and Captain Doug Goodman will be exploring rivers, inshore, and nearshore waters and have fun as you chase various fish species that roam these waters. The captain can pick you up and return you to Grey's Point and Beth Page Campground at your request. Come aboard and have a memorable time on the water with Divergent Fishing Charters!

You'll start your trip on a 26' Pathfinder bay boat that can accommodate up to 4 anglers. It's powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine and uses GSP, a fishfinder, radio, as well as a radar for safe and fast navigation. The boat's got a flybridge, wireless trolling motor, and an ice-box. The onboard fishing gear includes a fighting chair, livewell, as well as outriggers. Aboard will also be a first mate to give you any assistance you may need.

You can fish the beautiful Rappahannock River, Chesapeake Bay, as well as go nearshore and experience the Atlantic Ocean. The species you'll target include Cobia, Atlantic Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Whiting, and Black Drum. In order to catch them, you can troll, bottom fish, spin, jig, and pop, using light and heavy tackle. You're free to keep all the fish you catch as well as to bring along kids on your trip.

The captain will supply you with the tackle, live bait, fishing license, and will also clean and fillet your catch.

Come to Saluda and create lovely memories on the water together with Divergent Fishing Charters.

Doug Goodman
Captain
Doug Goodman
9 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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River Adventure - Inshore AM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 9 - Oct 19
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour–River Adventure/Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Jul 9 - Oct 19
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip–Cobia/Mackerel (MAX 3)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 10 - Sep 15
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
17 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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David Clingenpeel
David Clingenpeel
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain knows where the fish are
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM) on February 28, 20262 adults

We marked fish all day. They were just too cold to eat. Still a ln amazing day on the water.

Doug Goodman
Response from Captain

David, I greatly appreciate you guys coming out yesterday. We had absolutely beautiful weather and clam water but the bite was difficult. We found them but someday it’s tough to get them to eat. I hope you see you guys again in the future. Lastly, thank you for your generosity (5Stars)

Anjum Cheema
Anjum Cheema
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
wonderful day
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM) on April 18, 20263 adults

Captain Doug was wonderful, and we had a great day.

Doug Goodman
Response from Captain

Thank you so much for the kind words we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! It was an absolute pleasure having your family out on the water with us. Days like that are exactly why we do what we do. We’re grateful you chose us and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon for another great trip! Capt- Doug

Elizabeth Murray
Elizabeth Murray
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
What a time.
4 Hour–River Adventure/Inshore (PM) on September 22, 20254 adults

Captain Doug is very knowledgeable about the waters of the Rappahannock, Carrotomen, and Chesapeake Bay. We visited all three on our trip. Unfortunately, the fish just were not biting on this day. We enjoyed Doug’s banter and beautiful day on the river.

Paul Sorrelle
Paul Sorrelle
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Doug
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM) on October 3, 20252 adults

John Savides
John Savides
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2022
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Very knowledgeable, and worked hard to put us on fish
River Adventure - Inshore AM on July 26, 20253 adults1 child

Captain Doug was also great with my granddaughter. If you want to bring kids fishing, he’s the one!

Doug Goodman
Response from Captain

John, thanks for the opportunity and pleasure of having you guys on the boat today. Glad we were able to get a few to the boat. Enjoy Dinner. Safe travels home and hopefully see you guys again in the future.

FAQs about Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)

Divergent Fishing Charters (VA) offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour–River Adventure/Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - River Adventure - Inshore AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3/4 Day Trip–Cobia/Mackerel (MAX 3) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Divergent Fishing Charters (VA), you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Divergent Fishing Charters (VA) include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Divergent Fishing Charters (VA) offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Rappahannock River)
  • Inshore fishing (Chesapeake Bay)
  • Nearshore fishing (Chesapeake Bay / Atlantic Ocean)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Divergent Fishing Charters (VA) offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Divergent Fishing Charters (VA) include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Kingfish (Southern)
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Doug Goodman
Doug Goodman
Doug Goodman

Saluda, Virginia, United States

22 Fishing Reports
76 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2018

Captain Doug Goodman has been exploring his love of fishing for over 35 years and he's got the knowledge to prove it. He's been a USCG captain since 2015, but he started fishing much earlier and his passion only grew over time. Not only does Capt. Doug know how to put you on the fish, but he's also very pleasant and every trip with him is a joy you'll want to repeat.

22 Fishing Reports
76 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2018

Captain Doug Goodman has been exploring his love of fishing for over 35 years and he's got the knowledge to prove it. He's been a USCG captain since 2015, but he started fishing much earlier and his passion only grew over time. Not only does Capt. Doug know how to put you on the fish, but he's also very pleasant and every trip with him is a joy you'll want to repeat.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Southern Kingfish
Southern Kingfish
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Southern Kingfish
Southern Kingfish
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Rappahannock River
Inshore Fishing
Chesapeake Bay
Nearshore Fishing
Chesapeake Bay / Atlantic Ocean
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

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